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Worldwide, congenital deafness and pigmentation disorders impact millions with their diverse manifestations, and among these genetic conditions, mutations in the Microphthalmia-associated transcription factor (MITF: OMIM#156845) gene are notable for their profound effects on melanocyte development and auditory functions. This study reports a novel porcupine model exhibiting spontaneous deafness and pigmentation abnormalities reminiscent of human Waardenburg Syndrome Type 2 (WS2: OMIM#193510). Through phenotypic characterization, including coat color, skin, eye morphology, and auditory brainstem response (ABR) assessments, we identified hypopigmentation and complete deafness in mutant porcupines.
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Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Objective: To evaluate the audiologic outcomes after cochlear implantation (CI) in prelingually deaf children with comorbid disorders.
Study Design: Retrospective study.
Setting: Tertiary care academic center.
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Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Surgery, Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
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The Central Laboratory of Birth Defects Prevention and Control, The Affiliated Women and Children's Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, People's Republic of China.
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Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, Delhi, India.
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